The Centre proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances to improve emergency healthcare access in remote and hilly areas. The draft mandates AIS-209 compliance for new vehicles from October 2027 and introduces fitness certification requirements
The Centre proposed phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication systems in motor vehicles, requiring V2V-equipped vehicles to meet AIS-230 standards from October 2027 and mandatory installation across major vehicle categories from October 2028 to improve road safety
The National Highways Authority of India extended the bid submission deadline for the northern part of the Regional Ring Road to May 21, marking the fourth extension. Telangana R&B officials expressed concern as the project, estimated at Rs 8,535 crore, continues to face delays
The Congress government has proposed widening the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway under the High-Speed Corridor initiative, expanding it to six or eight lanes with service roads. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has also urged the Centre to declare the route a defence and aerospace corridor, intensifying the political and economic stakes.
Introduced by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in August 2022, the BH series or Bharat Series registration mark was introduced to put an end to the tedious process of re-registering a vehicle when owners move to other states.
The 900-km Chardham highway project will provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns in Uttarakhand -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath
